To get started, you need to install mdbase-tasknotes on your system.
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Open your terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or terminal emulator).
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Run the following command:
npm install -g mdbase-tasknotes
Make sure you have Node.js installed. If you don’t have it yet, download and install it from the Node.js website.
After installation, you can quickly set up your first task management collection.
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Run this command to create a new task collection:
mtn init ~/notes -
Set this collection as your default with:
mtn config --set collectionPath=~/notes
Now your mdbase-tasknotes is ready to use.
You can create tasks using simple natural language commands. Here’s how:
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To add a new task, type:
mtn create "Buy groceries tomorrow #shopping @errands" -
Additionally, you can create tasks with different details, such as:
mtn create "Write report due Friday #work +quarterly-review" mtn create "Fix the faucet high priority #home @house"
These commands allow you to manage tasks related to shopping, work, and home with ease.
You can easily view your tasks using various commands.
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To list all tasks, run:
mtn list -
To see overdue tasks, use:
mtn list --overdue -
To filter tasks by tag or status, try:
mtn list --tag work --status open mtn list --json
This will help you focus on the tasks that matter most.
Once you finish a task, mark it as complete with just a command:
mtn complete "Buy groceries"
This will remove the completed task from your list.
You can also track the time spent on tasks. Here’s how to do it:
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Start your timer:
mtn timer start "Write report" -
Check the current timer status with:
mtn timer status -
Stop the timer when you finish:
mtn timer stop -
To review logged time:
mtn timer log --period today
This feature is useful for managing deadlines and productivity.
- Natural Language Processing: Create tasks effortlessly with simple phrases.
- Task Management: Easily list, complete, and query tasks.
- Time Tracking: Monitor the time spent on each task.
- Markdown Integration: Works seamlessly with markdown files.
- Customizable Collections: Create a custom collection for your notes.
For the latest version of mdbase-tasknotes, visit this page to download:
Make sure to check release notes for new features and enhancements.
- Operating System: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Node.js: Recommended version 12 or higher.
If you encounter any issues or need help, consult the documentation on GitHub or create an issue in the repository. The community is here to assist you.
Explore task management with mdbase-tasknotes and enhance your productivity with markdown tasks.